A World Not at Peace
We are at the beginning of a long, and possibly dangerous, campaign against Islamic extremism and fascism, says John Hood.
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Opinion (Page 665)
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N&O Buys Easley’s Blarney
Normally astute political columnist Rob Christensen of the Raleigh News and Observer is taken in by Gov. Easley's spin on a flop of a gubernatorial term so far, reports John Hood.
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If Liberals Cared for the Poor…
Why do liberals shaft the poor through the government-run Social Security system, wonders John Hood.
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John Edwards’ First Test
Will John Edwards throw in with Bill Clinton's pro-free-trade New Democrats or just become a Democrat throwback, asks John Hood.
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Tuition and fees grow faster at UNC schools, remain among lowest nationally
Tuition increases at the 16 campuses in the University of North Carolina have upset students and parents. A Pope Center look at the issue found that the average increase this year for in-state students in tuition and fees at a UNC school was greater than the average increase nationally. Nevertheless,…
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Alone Against the Evil
Like heroes in Lord of the Rings, America could find herself with fewer allies in war against dark forces of Islamic terrorism warns John Hood.
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NC Television News Shrinking
John Hood discusses his uneasiness at substitution of fluff for television news reporting.
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Got Milk? Not Thanks to Pols
John Hood points out unintentional hilarity in supporters of the economic absurdity of milk price support programs.
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Gerlach Joins the Circus
N.C. Budget & Tax Center Director Dan Gerlach joins the Easley administration, prompting John Hood to compare state government to a three-ring circus.
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Robin Hayes’ Seat Draws National Attention
Robin Hayes' 8th congressional district became more Democratic in the redistricting morass the state's Democrat leadership dragged us through, but no big-names Dems have jumped into the race.